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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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